Taking the first steps into competitive motorsport can be daunting, but with a little bit of guidance it is simple to get a licence to go karting, racing or rallying. Ahead of National Motorsport Week, Will Gray met four rookies to find out how they got on
• ARKS for Karting
• ARDS for Circuit Racing
• BARS for Rallying
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Taking the first steps into competitive motorsport can be daunting, but with a little bit of guidance it is simple to get a licence to go karting, racing or rallying. Ahead of National Motorsport Week, Will Gray met four rookies to find out how they got on
There are loads of different motorsport disciplines you can get involved in with a free RS Clubman’ s Licence – arrive and drive karting, Autotests Autocross, and Road Rallies. In StreetCar events, you can even use your own car. However, to move across to a Motorsport UK licensed Kart, Race or Rally event, you will need to apply for a Competition Licence and complete a test.
The first step is to purchase one of the three different starter packs: Go Racing, Go Rallying or Go Karting. These contain a Competition Licence application form, a booklet outlining the next steps towards your first Competition Licence and a links to online instructional films and the National Competition Rules( NCR) – plus a free keyring!
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After that, it is all about gaining seat time, gaining confidence and building the knowledge and experience you need for the test:
• ARKS for Karting
• ARDS for Circuit Racing
• BARS for Rallying
Once you have passed – and most people do, first time – the karting circuits, racetracks and rally stages cross the UK are waiting for you.
Revolution- July 2025